The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission announced net-metering guidelines for Delhi in 2014, allowing consumers to generate solar power for their own use while feeding the surplus into the network of distribution companies. Now, two Discoms in Delhi announced recently that they have started net-metering at six locations in the city — four residential, one … [continued]
A cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister of India’s Madhya Pradesh, Mr Shivraj Singh, has approved the proposal for commissioning the world’s largest solar power plant in the Rewa District. As per projects announced until now, once commissioned the proposed Solar Park would be the world’s largest solar PV power plant, with a … [continued]
The Indian state of Gujarat was the first to plan for solar power, but those plans have stalled because of political challenges that have arisen.
SunEdison recently announced its acquisition of Solar Grid Storage — a startup deploying combined energy storage and solar PV systems — for an undisclosed amount. It is a little kept secret that with rooftop installations taking off, energy storage is going to be the next big push the solar and wind markets require. This … [continued]
Yet another public sector company in India has announced ambitious plans to set up large-scale renewable energy capacity. SJVN Limited, a company working in the large-scale hydro power protects sector, has announced plans to set up 4.2 GW wind and solar energy capacity in the western state of Gujarat. The … [continued]
American solar energy giant SunEdison announced last November its intention to acquire renewable energy company, First Wind, in a deal worth $2.4 billion, that will subsequently result in SunEdison becoming the world’s largest renewable energy development company. SunEdison, primarily known for its solar energy portfolio, announced in a press release … [continued]
Gujarat – the home state of the current prime minister – has become the central location for major Indian solar power projects, including a new one.
Taking inspiration from Gujarat’s Charanka Solar Park, during the 2014–15 financial budget, India’s Finance Minister had amongst other things announced a fund of Rs5 billion ($80 million) in order to promote Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects (UMSPP) across states with good solar potential. Accordingly, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had prepared a draft scheme for … [continued]
India has about 750 GW of solar power potential, according to a new report from the National Institute of Solar Energy. With 3 GW of installed capacity, the country has a lot of room for growth.
The solar resource-rich Indian state of Rajasthan has launched its new solar power policy with a bang, signing an agreement with SunEdison. SunEdison has signed an agreement with the Rajasthan government to set up 5 GW of solar power capacity over the next five years. The projects will be set … [continued]
